Category Archives: History

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Traveling Trunk

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin

The Mooresville Museum recently lauched its traveling trunk program.  Entitled  “The Story of Cotton-From Seed to Cloth,”  volunteers from the musuem travel to the local schools to provide hands-on activities for fourth grade students.  These activities are intended to teach … Continue reading →

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McNeely Livery

Posted on April 29, 2009 by admin

Captain Carmi Kilpatrick McNeely, moved into town around the time of incorporation. Capt. McNeely was a school teacher. He also had a business with his brother Burgess Wilson McNeely, a livery stable on the site where the Gabriel building is … Continue reading →

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The DK McNeely & Son Store

Posted on April 29, 2009 by admin

This is the DK McNeely & Son store, circa 1919 or so. The building was originally the Harris & Sherrill Store Building. This is where H & R Block is now. David Kilpatrick McNeely is to the Left & Cyrus … Continue reading →

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